Pictures from the
1995 Tyrrhenian Workshop
on Digital Communications

These photos were taken by Ken Vastola during the various excursions
and festivities of the 7th Tyrrhenian Workshop on Digital Communications
in September 1995, in Viareggio, Italy.

Tour of the "Gulf of Poets"

The Gulf of La Spezia, between Tuscany and Liguria, is known as
the "Gulf of the Poets" to honor P.B. Shelley and G.G. Byron who
lived (and in Shelley's case, died) there in the early 19th century.


View of Viareggio. The workshop hotel, the Astor, is the white building
in the center of picture.


The harbor of Portovenere.


The workshop chairmen, Marco Luise and Ezio Biglieri.


Tellaro by sea.


Tellaro by Land.

Tour of Lucca

September 13 is a special day in the town of Lucca.
It is called Luminara di Santa Croce.
On the evening of September 13, the windows of the
buildings are lit with fire or candles (or electric lights),
and there is a candle light procession through the city.


Piazza Anfiteatro Romano, a piazza which retains the shape
of the Roman amphitheater on which it was built.


The Basilica di San Michele lit with the fires of the
Luminara di Santa Croce.

The Workshop Banquet

The workshop banquet was held at Ristorante Sergio in the Villa di Corliano.


Marco Luise and others at the head table.


An assortment of delicious food was served.


A good time was had by all.

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